Jeffries accused the GOP infighting as the primary reason why large swaths of the government could close — noting far-right Republicans have threatened to force Kevin McCarthy out of leadersh…
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries claimed Republicans are in “civil war” amid the party’s failure to agree on spending bills to fund government operations — and avert an Oct. 1 shutdown.
Jeffries accused the GOP infighting as the primary reason why large swaths of the government could close — noting far-right Republicans have threatened to force House Speaker Kevin McCarthy out of leadership if doesn’t comply with their demands.Jeffries told ABC News’ “This Week”“The House Republican civil war is hurting hard-working American taxpayers and limiting our ability to be able to solve problems on their behalf,” he added.
“It’s unfortunate, but as House Democrats, we’re going to continue to try to find common ground with the other side of the aisle to work with Senate Democrats and Senate Republicans and President Biden.”to forestall a shutdown unless they see more spending cuts.AFP via Getty Images
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